because the gospel preached by us came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye well know what sort of persons we became among you for your sake.

For they themselves are reporting concerning us what kind of reception we had among you, and how ye turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God,

For ye yourselves know, brethren, that our coming among you hath not been in vain;

And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

and to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves.